The AS8506 supports Cell Monitoring and Cell Balancing in a simultaneous and autonomous way. Additionally the IC can do either passive balancing or active balancing through a small external fly back converter.

This kit demonstrates the AS8506’s ability to operate without a microcontroller and firmware. It allows balancing of up to 7 cells completely autonomous.

The hardware will support li-based cell packs as well as EDLCs. The Number of cells, target voltage as well as over and under voltage can be configured by resistor options.

All li-based cell packs as well as EDLCs (Electrical double-layer capacitors ==> supercapacitors) in following applications: